[SWLUG] GIMP printing

[James Edgeworth]

Foeh Mannay wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Somewhere along the line, I've lost the ability to print in GIMP. When I 
> go to print, I only have the 'print to file' option. I'd really like to 
> get my printers back, but I can't seem to find out where to set them up, 
> and the advice I've found searching the 'net all seems to be rather 
> conflicting. My printers exist for all the other apps I use (set up in 
> lpd), but GIMP seems to be different for some reason.
>
> Anyone want to throw me a bone here? Do I need CUPS? At the risk of 
> sounding like a moron, what are the relative merits of the different 
> Linux printing systems?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Foeh
>
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According to LXF magazine, The Gimp uses its own printing system 
independant of the OS, except for the very latest version (2.4). If 
you've recently been able to print, but have done an update, check the 
version you are now using. I'm thinking it was printing fine before on 
Gimp's old printing system, but if its updated, its now looking at the 
OS'es.

Speaking of which, I take it you've been able to print through other 
software before? Which distro is it? It should have a printer setup 
somewhere (Ubuntu has a "add printer" icon, it then auto-detects the 
printer, next -> next -> done).

If your printer has already been set up, check the actual settings of 
the printer (should be in the printer config GUI). With my HP Laserjet, 
it refuses to print unless its set to 600 dpi (i think thats the unit - 
havent looked in a while).